Landscape with Figure

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Landscape with Figure

1866-1867

William Trost Richards (American, 1833–1905)

Trained in his native Philadelphia, William Trost Richards pursued absolute fidelity to nature in his art. In this remarkable landscape drawing, he uses a variety of techniques to meticulously depict the textures of tree bark and foliage, dappled light and soft shadows. The solitary figure-a rare human presence in his forest interiors-provides a measure of the immensity of the woods and enhances the location's poetic silence and tranquility.

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Object Details

Title:

Landscape with Figure

Date:

1866-1867

Artist:

William Trost Richards (American, 1833–1905)

Medium:

Charcoal with ink and opaque watercolor on tan wove paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 22 1/4 x 17 1/8 inches (56.5 x 43.5 cm)

Classification:

Drawings

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest, 2002

Accession Number:

2002-55-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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